Ear zaps after stroke: could a simple device tame brain inflammation?
NCT ID NCT05390580
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a mild electrical pulse on the ear (vagus nerve stimulation) can reduce inflammation after a stroke. Forty adults with a recent stroke received either standard care or standard care plus the ear stimulation. Researchers measured changes in blood markers of inflammation over five days to see if the nerve zap made a difference.
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Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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